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    David, I just checked out one of the Stephen Ogle...

    David, I just checked out one of the Stephen Ogle videos. In the video that I saw, he is using a Grizzly G0462. When I first started turning about 12 years ago, that was the lathe I had. It was a...
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    Not seeing pictures

    Why can't I any longer see pictures that have been posted? I'm logged in and checked my setting but not able to see any even when I click on the image file. Use to be able to see the photos with no...
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    We've stayed at Americas Best Value Inn. Nothing...

    We've stayed at Americas Best Value Inn. Nothing real fancy but serves the purpose and not that far from the Convention Center. They also provide breakfast. My wife did not complain about staying...
  4. This is an interesting thread. I have always cut...

    This is an interesting thread. I have always cut the pith out of the middle of the logs before storing them. I usually cut about an inch on each side of the pith. Then use paraffin to seal the...
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    I keep each set of jaws separate in a zip lock...

    I keep each set of jaws separate in a zip lock plastic bag and store them in a drawer in my tool chest. Nothing fancy, but it works for me.
  6. Brice, I have looked at David's turning and am...

    Brice, I have looked at David's turning and am awestruck. Not just by the size, but by the beauty of them as well. I will be using the static method to balance the turnings as I work on them....
  7. Thanks everyone for your input. I will be making...

    Thanks everyone for your input. I will be making a large face plate out of tow pieces of 3/4" plywood (so it is 1 1/2" thick). I'll be starting with with some small items and working up to some...
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    Very nice piece Roger. Good idea on the reverse...

    Very nice piece Roger. Good idea on the reverse turning on the backside to eliminate the chip out, The only other comment I have is it would have been nice if you could have centered the grain. I...
  9. Help With Large Out of Balance/Off Center Turnings

    I have several slabs of very nice burl (12” to 23” diameter) that I would like to use for wall hangings/shields. I would like to turn some of them so that the center of the turning is not the center...
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    Check out the Dec 2018 issue of Woodturning. ...

    Check out the Dec 2018 issue of Woodturning. There is an article in there about making espresso cups. He has two finishes that he uses--two to three coats of Danish oil or three coats of two-part...
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    Adam, there are a couple of factors that need to...

    Adam, there are a couple of factors that need to be considered when getting a glass sleeve: 1) how dry is the wood--if the wood is already dry and the turning has set for awhile, the movement should...
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    Thanks for the input everyone. When I'm at the...

    Thanks for the input everyone. When I'm at the different shows that we do, I often get asked can these vase hold water so that flowers can be put in them. I recently did another vase and...
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    Cherry Burl Water Vase

    This is a piece of cherry burl that is 12"H x 7 3/4"W. It is about a 1/4" thick except at the bottom. I wanted to make the base a little heavier so that it had better balance. It has been...
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    Steve, it is hard to tell the size of what you...

    Steve, it is hard to tell the size of what you have. I like mine crushed to about the consistency of play ground sand and/or finer. The reason I like this size it that it will fill the cracks and...
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    I have the commercial LW chuck and do not like...

    I have the commercial LW chuck and do not like it. Like Bill said it does not adjust easily, it doesn't hold the bowl very well, and mine never ever did a good job of centering the bowl. I did...
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    Thanks everyone for your advise and help in how...

    Thanks everyone for your advise and help in how to eliminate tear out in NIP. There is a lot good information in this thread, all of which is very good. I pick out a couple pieces of information...
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    John, the shellac I used was the sanding sealer...

    John, the shellac I used was the sanding sealer version. However, I did not thin it but did put on several coats and let it soak in. Probably should have waited longer before taking my cuts. I...
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    Norfolk Island Pine :)

    Norfolk Island Pine :)
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    End Grain NIP Tear Ou

    I have a large bowl that I have turned from a piece of end grain NIP. The problem is that I am getting some tear out in some of the growth rings. I've tried a lot of different tools, sharping...
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    Cherry Burl HF with Bark Inclusions

    Haven’t posted anything for a while, so I thought this cherry burl HF would be a good one to “start my comeback tour.” It is 10 ˝”W x 11”H and contains some nice inclusions and bug pathways. The...
  21. I forget which turner I learned this from but he...

    I forget which turner I learned this from but he uses a similar process on his Norfolk Island Pine. After he turns the piece to finish he places it upside down on a craft foam covered board with a...
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    I'm going to have to disagree with the camp that...

    I'm going to have to disagree with the camp that says you need to use fiberglass. That in my opinion is over kill. If you think about it for awhile you will realize that a boat and a bathroom sink...
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    Jeff, I just recently finished a wooden bathroom...

    Jeff, I just recently finished a wooden bathroom sink for a customer. I did a lot of research before even saying I would do it. I found a product at either Lowes or Home Depot that is manufactured...
  24. Well said Harold! You have hit the nail on the...

    Well said Harold! You have hit the nail on the head on many of your points. I had two people at my last show make comments about the attitude of some of my neighbors and how they won't go into a...
  25. I have done 4 shows already this year and have...

    I have done 4 shows already this year and have had a very successful time at each one of them. I learned long ago to stay away from arts & craft fairs and go strictly to the juried art fairs. I...
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